AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: More than 1.5 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold nationwide were recalled over possible temperature abuse, putting shoppers on alert. Holiday Retail: Retailers are forecast to top $1 trillion in holiday sales, up 4.2%, but seasonal hiring is expected to stay near last year’s level as inflation, fuel costs and consumer debt weigh on plans. Membership Deals: Walmart and Sam’s Club are pairing their memberships at a discount, giving shoppers another way to bundle services. Consumer Costs: With inflation at 3.7%, nearly four in 10 Americans say they expect to rely on credit for some expenses this month. Seasonal Foods: Lay’s holiday chips, including turkey, scalloped-potato and chocolate flavors, begin rolling out Oct. 25.
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